After the Rain... by kimariehere
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Taken On my vacation at silver lake beach MI,
It had rained hard right before this shot-earlier that night and morning.
Chrissy wanted to swim so badly in the salt less waves...I can still smell the soft lakeside air and the lake water as I think of it.
My Grandmothers house had lake water running from her faucets and shower and had a slight smell of fish to me so I didn't like to drink it at first . . then I got used to it after a few days .. and loved the deep lakeish smell for some odd reason. Perhaps it reminded me of magical childhood summers spent there with my Grams..
I am used to sparkelttes purified water for drinking only...
but it was soft to feel take a shower in and my skin felt more alive and glowing then the LA water.
Oh yes, I sure DO miss the smell of that wonderful big beautiful lake... it got inside of me somehow and stuck !
This past week ,I have been longing to go back. like IT's pulling me there... from my past ancestors. Hard to explain.
Someday I had hoped to retire there , as my mother has - there near that lake -my Grandmothers house.
This beach is not to far from this place here..
And is known as one of the 10 nicest beaches in America. I love the puffy passy windy clouds that morning, it seemed magical and surreal and like the sky never ended.
And I miss being there already. The soft silky sand underfoot.
SO this was after the storm and gusty. And wondrous to me. I snapped this shot of the beach and the far off lighthouse and pier that morning. I didn

Comments (57)
Oh the endless sky and clouds with the waves coming in, I can see why you want to go back!!!! Enjoyed your story and felt your sentiments!!! excellent!!!!!!!
Beautiful photograph! I like the lighthouse in the distance.
wonderful mood... and the pov looks amazing! the palette is glorious very well done!
Very spectacular picture Kim! Excellent lighting and colors..Great capture v :)
Everything looks refreshing after a hard rain fall and this capture is superb. Excellent ... Aloha
super mood! and beautifull view!we feel the air!
Feel sorry for you can't breath fresh air daily. Wonderful mood.
Beautiful image Kim.... Looks stunning.... V
Oh Kimmie I really love this sooo wonderful beach scene! Everything looks so beautiful and fresh here! I do not hope that this is the place where you have washed your camera by accident! LOL Glorious photo with this so beautiful colors and antmosphere! V
Oh I don't know what I like most the picture or what you wrote above it. Both are fantastic V Cathy xoxoxo
Excellent shot, fresh and impressive !!!
A beautiful story and wonderful image. The combination of both make me yearn for it like it was my own childhood memory! :)
such a cool shot of the clouds! love it.
Ahhh... what a scene! Excellently captured and postworked! Love it!
A gorgeous scene, the sand, surf, wild grasses, and sun all bring out the optimism in people. And so does your photography in me.
ahh shucks, now I wanna go! Intense colors and those clouds are to die for...
hehe... i really like how my hair curls even more with salt water... making me really miss it with this ;] ... no salt at this lake??? double shucks :D
wonderful image.....so colourful..love the clouds
such a beautiful photo !
WOW! Beautiful seascape Kim!! This would make a wonderful water painting too! I love that beautiful beach and your sky...it's gorgeous!! Excellent and VOTE :-)
Nice work here Kimmers...lovely shot~ Love the deep colors in the sky and your compo! Aloha!
YES!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so there also beautiful!!
What a wonderful composition ... and those clouds and the slight surf on the lake is quite wonderful -- this all works so well together. Excellent and beautiful work. Kudos!
Outstanding photography! Very beautiful image!
Very nice perspective!! I am happy without salt in the water, but I would take either! :0)
superbe foto exellent
Kim this is just great. i'm from the area in a way...Chicago originally and love the Lake! you're right...it has it's own smell and feel to it. beautiful image my friend! V